Emotional Expression of the Interjection 哎呀 Aiya

Interjection has no concrete meaning like noun, verb, nor adjective. It appears in spoken language to express one’s emotion a certain condition or situation. The interjection 哎呀 aiya is one of the most frequently used modern Chinese. Concerning哎呀, Oxford Concise Chinese Dictionary (2010:1) only mentions that 哎呀is surprise discontent. We presume there are more emotions available be expressed. Based on lack types dictionary, aim this research examine kinds by analyzing from drama. data taken dialogues containing 哎呀. This allows researchers observe positive and negative detail. uses Paolo Santangelo’s theory emotion. He classifies into 5 categories: (1) expectation interaction, (2) satisfactory affects, (3) projection, (4) aggressive-opposing emotions, (5) unsatisfactory affects. method ascertain type done considering context where 哎呀appeared. From context, it will determine emotions. result shows 哎呀can such as hope, empathy, surprise, happiness, satisfy, worry, fear, angry, etc. novelty give